On March 17, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Hinkle (of the federal court in Tallahassee, Florida) ruled that the lawsuit called “Reform Party of the U.S. v O’Hara” must go to trial. This lawsuit should not be confused with the … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On March 21, the Florida House passed HB 537 by 115-1. It moves the presidential primary from March to January 29. Thanks to Tony Roza for this news. … Continue reading
On March 20, the 11th circuit heard oral argument in Swanson v Alabama Secretary of State, no. 06-13643. The issue is Alabama’s 3% (of the last gubernatorial vote) petition for minor parties and non-presidential independent candidates, and the early June … Continue reading
Arkansas is the only state that has no statutory procedures for independent presidential candidates to get on the ballot. HB 2367, which would set up such a procedure, passed the House on March 20. It requires 1,000 signatures. It is … Continue reading
On March 16, the New Mexico Senate passed HB 1155. It had already passed the House. It moves the petition deadline for minor party nominees from mid-July to early June. In the meantime, all the briefs have now been filed … Continue reading